Departing Sheridan fire chief: ‘We are running out of options’
Sheridan Fire District’s future remains bleak as it appears $3 million in state funding from House Bill 3870 will not come to fruition. The bill would appropriate $40 million from the state’s ...
Sheridan council workshops city manager profile
Sheridan City Council discussed the city manager selection criteria last Monday with recruiting firm Jensen Strategies. The profile was developed based on interviews and other information by city staff, ...
Willamina council to vote on budget Tuesday
The city of Willamina will host two public hearing at the Tuesday city council meeting, for state revenue sharing funds and the 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The city will adopt next fiscal year’s ...
Spartans look forward at graduation
Sixty-one Sheridan Spartans graduated on a hot Saturday, June 7, as the grandstands were bustling with families celebrating the Class of 2025. Speaking to the school’s 117th graduating class, Salutatorian ...
Attempted murder trial rescheduled to November
The attempted murder trial for Roberto Matias Olague Jr., 22, of McMinnville was scheduled to begin Tuesday. However, during a hearing last Thursday, the state and defense agreed to reset the three-day ...
Willamina graduation: ‘Life doesn’t care if you’re ready’
With tears, laughter, words of advice and appreciation for those who inspired their journey, the Willamina High School graduating Class of 2025 turned to a new chapter in life on Saturday. Some of the ...
Art Conspiracy offers classes
The Art Conspiracy program will offer a two-week, in-depth summer arts program for young people June 16 to 27 at Willamina Middle School. The program will include a field trip on June 19. An evening presentation ...
Oldfashioned radio show on in Dayton, Sheridan
The Dayton Community Chorus and 99 West Jazz Band will perform “Duke’s Place: A 1940s’ Radio Show” at 7 p.m. on June 6 and 7. Admission is free. The Friday show will be ...
Sheridan school bond passes by 69 votes
The Sheridan School bond passed with 560 votes (53.28%) in favor and 491 (46.72%) votes opposed. With the bond passing, the district will receive a $6 million matching grant from the state, providing ...
Willamina graduation Saturday
Willamina High School graduation will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the school campus. The Class of 2025 includes four valedictorians: Syvlie Lu Berry, Lilyanne Raedon Crowe, Shaun Kalob ...
Free community dinner in Sheridan
The Sheridan United Methodist Church is hosting a free community dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30. The menu includes lasagna casserole, fresh veggies, garlic bread and dessert. The church is ...
Sheridan boil water order lifted; school in session Friday
The city of Sheridan lifted its boil water order early Thursday morning after testing results returned negative for bacteria.
Sheridan council passes hoops resolution
Sheridan city council on Tuesday unanimously approved code modification that allows basketball hoops in the city right-of-way with conditions. The council was prompted to amend city code when residents ...
Willamina approves wastewater facilities study
On May 13, Willamina city councilors approved a Wastewater Facilities Planning Study and added it to the city’s comprehensive plan. The study established Willamina’s current sanitary sewer ...
Sheridan budget committee meets Thursday
The city of Sheridan budget committee will convene at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in council chambers for a public hearing. The committee is comprised of the city council and appointed members. The proposed ...
